A few months ago, doctors sounded the alarm by pointing out the multiplication of cases sexually transmitted infections (especially syphilis) caused by the development of mobile dating sites. We must believe that Tinder or Grindr also have their followers in Corrèze since, in a daily interview The mountain, Doctor Bruno Abraham, a doctor specializing in infections at the Brive hospital center, explains that cases of syphilis are increasing in Corrèze and at a rather impressive rate.
For the general public, syphilis is a disease of the past
“Last year, we identified around 40 cases when this disease had almost disappeared. Since 2015, things have been reversed”, explains the specialist, who coordinates the new departmental screening center for sexually transmitted infections (Cegidd). “For the general public, syphilis is a disease of the past, almost folkloric because it is attached to brothels. You have to be aware of the risks you take depending on your sexual activity” he adds.
But this phenomenon is not specific to Corrèze. Syphilis reappearedin the early 2000s, first in large metropolises and today in medium-sized towns. Doctor Abraham calls for vigilance: “As soon as you have many sexual partners, you have to be screened. At the primary stage, recovery is rapid. But without treatment, the infection risks developing. aggravate”.
How is it treated?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria from the treponema family, which spreads quickly throughout the body. Contamination occurs during unprotected oral or genital sex. She is treated with an injection of antibiotics from the penicillin family. The only protection against syphilis is condom use.
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